End Q3: Navy 17, Temple 17

ANNAPOLIS – It’s been classic Navy in the third quarter as the Mids have tied Temple and are poised to take the lead quite soon.

Navy didn’t bother to attempt a pass in the quarter, but it didn’t matter. The Mids punted on their first possession, recovered a fumble at the tail end of said punt and proceeded to score five plays later.

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After an interception handed Navy the ball near midfield, it milked six minutes off the clock and sits a couple yards from taking the lead.

It’s a different spot than last year, when Navy was far behind in the fourth quarter and rallied to beat the Owls in OT. But the prize is the same – bowl eligibility.